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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,631, 18,955.14 and 4,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,631, 18,955.14 and 4,423 is: 6,637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,631 : 18,955.14 = 4,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,631/18,955.14 = 4,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,631x = 18,955.14 × 4,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,631x = 83,838,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,838,584.22/12,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.53

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